Persib on this match more compact, The foundations of the Blue Prince team did not change much. They still rely on the majority of players from last season, such as Atep, Supardi, Michael Essien, Febri Haryadi, and Billy Keraf.

Gomez said for the back line Bandung will likely play Ahmad Jupriyanto and Bojan Malisic. Jupe is a typical libero player, he also operates as a defensive midfielder. Its presence in the back line is believed to be helpful to reduce aggressiveness of the attack line sriwijaya fc

Persib in this opening match without 3 players: Victor Igbonefo, Febri Hariyadi, and Henhen Herdiana. All three have just with the Indonesian national team. still present in Jakarta following a follow-up practice session of international trials against Iceland.

skuat Bandung strengthened 26 players including four foreign players. With the fulfillment of the quota of foreign players,

A total of three new players officially belonged to Persib. The three players are, Victor Igbonefo, Bojan Malisic (Serbia), and On In Kyun (South Korea).

The presence of Bojan and In Kyun make the quartet of foreign players persib complete. Previously, Persib first have Michael Essien and Ezechiel N’Douassel.

Coach Rahmad Darmawan claimed could not totally lower the composition intact. That’s because there are still some players who have not arrived yet.

“Currently we are coming with 29 players, maybe just complete later in the second game”.

Coach Rahmad has a new key player, “makan Konate”, who understood very well how to play Persib, because he had defended persib team two seasons ago. Only indeed, the Mali attacking midfielder will feel greater pressure than other players. He will be get terror all fans bandung.

Sriwijaya FC made a total overhaul. sriwijaya team contracted the great coach, Rahmad Darmawan, who the previous season from club T-Team malaysia. many new player like: Patrich Wanggai, Makan Konate, Esteban Vizcarra, and Manuchekhr Dzhalilov, make the team squad from Palembang look dangerous.

the weakness is because many new players sriwijaya need more take extra time to make team more compact.

coach added, PSM will perform with the best all player in this first game.

Coach PSM Makassar Robert Rene Alberts is targeting three points in their inaugural match in Group A of the 2018 President Cup tournament at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium (GBLA) on Tuesday (16/1) pm.

PSM lowered all their key and regular player for this match for the first three points. because, after this match PSMS the main squad will return to Makassar to undergo the Makassar Super Asia Cup tournament.

after this game PSM will lower the 2nd lineups players against Sriwijaya FC. While in the last fight against Persib Bandung, PSM can return to play their main pillars.

Therefore, PSM targets three point in this game as initial capital in order to pass to the next round.

Without the two pillars in League 1 2017, Hamka Hamzah and Ferdinand Sinaga, Juku Eja are believed to remain solid. As a substitute for Hamka, Robert will menduetkan Ardan Aras with Steven Paulle as a stopper.

So even on the front lines. The arrival of Bruce Djite who last year defended Suwon FC (South Korea) will fill the starter slot PSM striker Ferdinand Sinaga place last season.

there is still have “Guy Junior”, the attacker who last season brought Bhayangkara FC 1st League champions 2017.

Acting as host, Team want to give a victory for the supporters who come to provide support.

Mitra kukar in the early pre-season in the presidential Cup looks Very serious :
+ 1st. sign NEW COACH experienced “Rafael Berges Marin” (ex former Spanish national team player at the 1992 Olympics),
+ 2nd Sign great NEW Key player “Danny Guthrie” (Key MF, ex former Liverpool and Newcastle United players)
+ 3th his team’s preparations are maximum in the face of the 2018 Presidential Cup. The series of trials, both in Malaysia and against local clubs, became the capital to test the ability of Mitra Kukar in the 2018 Presidential Cup.

“We are ready for this match. We must respect Martapura FC. They are still a good team, and we have to work hard to win the game. The tournament is also to measure the extent of our preparations, “said Berges.

not much preparation Martapura FC from Liga-2, “The first fixture we received against Persipura After Kalteng Putra came on for Persipura I changed strategy, but I had to change tactics again because it was the inaugural match against Mitra Kukar host,” said Isnan Ali.

“No team can not be defeated. Although we are from Liga 2, we still have a chance to beat the League 1 team.

Martapura FC new arrival of foreign from Nigeria, “Aniemenam Ekene Stanley”. But Isnan has not been able to ensure that players who positioned as a stopper that can be played or not in this match.

Coach Barito Putera, “Jacken F Tiago”, “for the initial step, at least we are getting away from the group phase.This is the first step,” the year 2018 is the golden year of Barito Putera. This year, the club turns 30 years old. “We want to reward the achievements,”

Barito Putera has finished preparing for the previous presidential trophy to hold a TC training in Batu malang and focus on training the defense organization.

good news, key player MF/DMF “Douglas Packer” eager to face the new season after his contract is extended.

Overall, not many foreign players change in Barito Putera. Previously, they have extended the Key DF player contract “Aaron Evans”. While “Patrick Da Silva” is a new player on the team, Barito Putera Management also wants to extend the contract “Matias Cordoba”, but this Argentine player.

When tested play against Arema FC last week, Barito Putera only play defender “Aaron Evan” and striker “Patrick Da Silva”. While duo midfielder “Matias Cordoba” and “Douglas Packer” absent, because recently joined the team.

Kalteng Putra took part with minimal preparation.
In League 2 2017, Kalteng Putra is ranked sixth, under Martapura FC and PSPS Riau. Both teams were also participants of the 2018 Presidential Cup.

Coach Kalteng Putra “Kashartadi” not setting a high target in the Presidential Cup. Especially their presence in this pre-season tournament as a replacement for Persipura Jayapura who refused to appear.

Practical preparation for Central Kalimantan is not optimal after they are appointed abruptly.

“We are aware of the strength and minimal preparation. We just gathered around January 10 yesterday, it was still dominated by old players with 15 players, “said Kashartadi.

“But we will still try to look good. We know Barito is a well established team in League 1, and they’ve prepared this tournament better. There are some players that we tested, because they have just joined. ”

Bali United play in this match with second-tier players, as their main squad will face Chiangrai United in the second round of Asian Champions League play-offs on Tuesday (23/1) at the Singha Stadium.

after discussions with the entire coaching team we decided on Hans-Peter Schaller, who heads Bali United in the President’s Cup, while Coach Widodo will accompany the team in the Asian competition, “said CEO of Bali United, Yabes Tanuri.

Given the number of players likely to be rested for the second Asian Champions League 2018 play-off contest, Chiangrai United’s Hans Peter Schaller is likely to rely more on young players although it may also keep some of Bali’s top players from being play to in this match.

Borneo FC did decide to lower the reserve team in the 2018 Presidential Cup

Borneo FC which also will bring down a number of young players are preparing to show the best in Bali. Ponaryo Astaman’s care team has been well prepared by conducting training camp and test matches in Sleman, Yogyakarta, before leaving for Bali.

a number of new recruits regular player will also be played such as: Boaz Solossa, Ricardo Salampessy, Tinus Pae and Prisca Womsiwor.

Borneo FC II coach Ponaryo Astaman can not confirm the composition of players. But the presence of a number of loan players, such as Boaz Solossa, make team confidence.

“The composition of the team until the game continues to change. With this limitation we are ready to compete in the opening match. Bali United is very good now. Player material and performance and cooperation are well established. They have been formed long enough, “said coach Ponaryo.

Jafri added, he was happy to face a team like Persija and Bali United. According to him, many things can be picked for players before they fight in League 2.
“Very grateful we can be in the President Cup. We know ourselves. But the important thing we got more experience than other clubs in League 2 who did not participate in the President Cup. Moreover, we are still in the selection stage. This is very good for us, “said Jafri.